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Statewide Blog

Probe generates deeper data from Lake Superior

Probe generates deeper data from Lake Superior

UMD scientists have deployed a new tool in their efforts to understand Lake Superior. The tool, a solar powered buoy, was deployed by the Large Lakes Observatory on Tuesday and is already generating data about air and water temperatures.
by Michael Olson

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Sate budget crisis offers chance to fix system

You want reform of state government, you may not have a better shot than with a large budget shortfall. But state lawmakers are going to have to get their negotiating act together soon if real long-term answers are going to be part of the budget solution. This was the takeaway from a state leadership forum at the Humphrey Institute Monday.

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Can state lawmakers find common ground on budget?

Can state lawmakers find common ground on budget?

Check into a live blog featuring current Minnesota legislators and budget-makers. The event at the Humphrey Institute, will look at whether common ground can be found on the $5 billion budget shortfall.

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New BWCA checklist: a paddle, fishing pole and a cell phone

New BWCA checklist: a paddle, fishing pole and a cell phone

A five day trial beginning this week in Hennepin County will determine if AT&T can build a cell phone tower visible from many locations within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. AT&T argues local residents ought to be able to get better service and that service would increase public safety within the wilderness. Environmentalists counter that the tower would put birds at risk and spoil the rare wilderness experience.
by Michael Olson

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Sandbag surprises

Sandbag surprises

The North Dakota State University sandbag art project decorated thousands of sandbags
by Dan Gunderson

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Take me out to the ball game

Take me out to the ball game

The Minnesota Twins have their first home game today at Target Field. It is the second season they will play at the park that provides fans with an outdoor experience. One of the factors at the park is that it favors pitchers.
by Michael Olson

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Troops head to Moorhead to fight flood

Troops head to Moorhead to fight flood

Two-hundred Minnesota National Guard soldiers are heading to Moorhead to help combat rising flood waters. The troops snapped into action after Gov. Mark Dayton declared a flood emergency in 46 counties.
by Michael Olson

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FEMA flood rule challenged

FEMA flood rule challenged

Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota wants to change a rule that prohibits a permanent flood dike where FEMA money is spent to buy a flood prone home.
by Dan Gunderson

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